Compliance Counsel, CHAOS Industries
$125-220k
+ Stock option grants
Relocation assistance provided
Office located in Hawthorne, CA
Next-gen defense & critical industry technologies
Be an early applicant
Next-gen defense & critical industry technologies
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$125-220k
+ Stock option grants
Relocation assistance provided
Office located in Hawthorne, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To build technology for the next century.
Role
Who you are
- J.D. or international equivalent and bar admission in good standing
- You have 4+ years of relevant legal experience in compliance roles, including some experience with ITAR
- What we have to do next won’t always be obvious; you’re comfortable figuring out what is needed and then doing it
- You are comfortable learning technical concepts as they relate to ITAR/EAR rules, especially related to radar
- You understand that compliance can be done many different ways and that just because it’s done a way at one company doesn’t mean that’s the best way to do it at CHAOS
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data
What the job involves
- This role will be the first dedicated Compliance hire at CHAOS and set the foundation for a strong compliance organization as we grow
- It is a unique opportunity to build and shape a robust compliance framework from the ground up, with significant impact on our operational strategy and risk management
- This person will work closely with the VP of Legal and Operations on all areas of compliance, starting with a heavy focus on export and trade compliance
- They will work with Engineering, Business Development, and Operations to advise on matters related to U.S. and international trade compliance laws, including ITAR and EAR, craft processes and systems that serve the business needs and ensure compliance at all times
- In addition to trade compliance, this person will also help roll out other compliance programs as needed, such as anti-corruption and technology controls, and serve as a legal resource on all things compliance
- For the right candidate, this will be an opportunity to grow in impact and scope as the business scales
- This role will provide legal and regulatory guidance on product classification, licensing requirements, and technology transfers
- Draft, implement, and enhance export compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Administer full export compliance program, including helping with ITAR and EAR classifications and license applications, reviewing agreements, and identifying exemptions and exceptions
- Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into product strategy/development, business development initiatives, and engineering/operational processes
- Review and negotiate contracts for export compliance terms and flowdown clauses
- Design and deliver training programs on trade compliance and other regulatory issues
- Design, implement, and manage recordkeeping systems and prepare scheduled and ad hoc reports and information requests
- Oversee and maintain all company registrations related to compliance; serve as the primary administrator for government systems (e.g., DECCS, SNAP-R)
- Help design and implement new compliance-related policies as needed
Our take
In the modern world, defence industries must meet ever-evolving threats through new technologies, meaning that forward-thinking is the crux of battling sophisticated threats. CHAOS Industries consists of engineers and researchers building the next generation of defence and critical industry technologies.
Its products to date include the CHAOS Coherent Distributed Network, a time synchronicity platform, and HYDRA that facilitates land, sea and air-based detection and communications. Easy to integrate into existing defence systems, HYDRA can be deployed into challenging warfare environments - providing unique solutions for US defence industries.
In the face of a highly complex threat landscape, it’s unsurprising that CHAOS has received considerable funding. This will support the company’s commercial growth and product development. It’s also hired a former congressman and ex-CIA veteran as its Chief Strategy Officer, exemplifying its alignment with key defence sectors in the US.
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Company
Company benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
- Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
- Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
- Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Company HQ
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Bo Marr
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously on the Board of Directors at Epirus, Technical Director at Raytheon and studied a PhD at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Brett Cummings
(Co-Founder & CFO)Is also an Advisor at Next Play Capital. Previously a CFO at United Cities North America, Senior Advisor at Formation 8 and 8VC.
John T.
(Co-Founder & CEO)Also Co-Founder at Epirus. Previously Partner at 8VC, Principal at Valar Ventures and an Associate at Allen & Company.
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